Rep. Mike Stewart’s plan to tax pop at another penny per fluid ounce may have fallen flat. Which is just fine with a fizzy-drink industry lobbyist, who argues that the Nashville Democrat is “using tax policy to interrupt an individual’s right of choice and personal responsibility.”
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No, it’s not mom saying that. It’s the State of Tennessee, which posted this reminder Thursday to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
The state says that Tennesseans’ consumption…
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September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month
NASHVILLE – As part of the observance of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, Governor Phil Bredesen, the Governor’s Office of…
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National Public Health Week is April 5-11
NASHVILLE, Tenn.Every community member plays a role in helping others stay healthy. Governor Phil…
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April is STD Awareness Month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee ranks 11th in the nation for reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases.…
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(March 31, 2010, NASHVILLE) – Representative Mike Bell (R-Riceville) today was successful in moving the “Tennessee Health Freedom Act” out of a…
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New Division Will Enforce Commercial Breeders Act
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Philip Gordon, DVM, has been named director of the newly created…
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Most Changes Go Into Effect July 1, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time in a decade, Tennessee has…
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Local Flu Activity Prompts Reminder to Get Vaccinated
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health continues its efforts to ensure…
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National Kick Butts Day is March 24
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thousands of youngsters throughout Tennessee will join peers across the country…
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It’s the kind of health care reform that encourages personal responsibility, shares buy-in and, if managed properly, can be fiscally sustainable over the long term, according to the Senate Speaker and GOP gubernatorial primary candidate.
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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is March 10
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today about one in four Americans living with…
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